The shortage of healthcare and social care staff is one of the greatest challenges facing the care sector across Europe. In Spain, the need for professionals continues to grow, with centers facing serious difficulties in filling auxiliary and nursing vacancies. This reality forces us to rethink care models and find solutions that help existing teams work better, with greater efficiency and safety.
At ISECO, we believe that technology does not replace people, but rather can become their best ally. Our more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare and social care sector have allowed us to develop solutions that, when intelligently integrated into the daily routines of nursing homes, help mitigate the impact of this shortage by offering tools that optimize time, automate tasks, and ensure safer, more personalized care.
From call systems to connected care
Early nurse call systems were a great help in their time, but they have evolved significantly since then. Today, with our voice communication solutions, upon receiving an alarm, professionals can speak directly with the resident, resolve minor incidents on the spot, and prioritize care based on urgency.
This immediate contact builds trust, humanizes care, and, above all, allows for more efficient time management for the staff. Professionals arrive at the room with prior information and can anticipate the resident’s needs.
Task digitalization and real-time control
Another major advancement has been the integration of touch terminals in the rooms, from which staff can consult pre-programmed tasks, log their completion, view alarms, and verify presence in real time.
These types of solutions not only streamline work but also reduce the margin of error and free up time for what matters most: caring. Everything is automatically recorded in CALAS, ISECO’s care management software.
Mobile apps that simplify day-to-day operations
Thanks to our apps, the mobile phone becomes a key tool for nursing and auxiliary staff. From it, they can check their work plan, manage tasks, receive alarms, or log medical vitals directly by taking a photo of the blood pressure monitor, thermometer, or glucometer, eliminating the need to enter data manually.
This type of automation prevents duplication, saves time, and provides immediate access to information, even for newly onboarded professionals.
Smart prevention with non-invasive sensors
Monitoring has also taken a significant leap forward. At ISECO, we are committed to non-intrusive technologies, such as radar sensors, which can detect falls, prolonged absences, or changes in vital signs without the need for cameras or wearable devices for the resident.
These sensors enable rapid response to emergencies and prevent unnecessary rounds, improving efficiency and reducing workload without compromising resident safety.
Security without wristbands: wander management with facial recognition
Managing residents with cognitive impairment is another area where technology makes a difference. Compared to traditional wristbands, which can be uncomfortable or fail if the battery dies, at ISECO we work with facial recognition systems that identify the person and activate security protocols if they access restricted areas.
An invisible, contactless, and more reliable solution that avoids unnecessary physical restraints and helps create more welcoming environments.
A connected ecosystem at the service of care
All these solutions are integrated through CALAS, providing a comprehensive view of what is happening in the center, with up-to-date, accessible, and connected information. This integration not only improves the quality of care but also empowers teams to make better decisions, anticipate risks, and work in a more coordinated manner.
Technology does not replace people; it empowers them
In a context where staff shortages are a growing concern, technology is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is not just about doing more with less, but doing better with the available resources.
At ISECO , we work to ensure that every professional has the tools they need to facilitate their work, reduce overload, and allow them to focus on what truly matters: providing high-quality, dignified care.
Because caring for the caregiver is also caring for the resident.
